For the first time with my i730 I got the phantom notification icon. Right after I upgraded to WM5 I got two quick voicemails. The icon kept indicating 2 voicemails even after I deleted them (I still have more than 2 vmx's saved on my phone). The icon has lasted for 3 days, with or without vmx's. I read the post about leaving myself a msg and than, when picking it up hitting ** to quit. That seemed to clear it up for me also (so far). I'll let you know if it comes back. On the subject of delayed notification - it happens to me from time to time. It's not repeatable and I don't recall anything that "creates" the problem. I agree with a previous post that this is a Verizon issue that I have learned to live with. This sucks, but what can you do?